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Meeting Date:
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Subject:
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Donation to ACPS: TangerKids Grant Program |
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ACPS 2025 Strategic Plan Goal:
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Goal 1: Systemic Alignment ACPS will build a culture of continuous improvement and design equitable systems for school and instructional improvement. Goal 4: Strategic Resource Allocation ACPS will strategically provide differentiated resources and supports to schools and departments.
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Funding Source or Fiscal Impact (where applicable):
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File Attachment:
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Agenda Item Summary:
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On January 24, 2024, TangerKids Grant Program will present a check for $3,976 to support an application for Empowering Student Voices Through Podcasting, a project-based learning initiative for students in Alexandria City High School (ACHS) International Academy. In accordance with Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) Policy KH and Regulation KH-R, any donation over $2,500 requires School Board approval. The donation must meet the established standards of acceptance requirements. |
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Background:
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The TangerKids Grant Program invites educators to request funding to improve student and teacher access to the resources needed to succeed in today’s classroom. In 2022, TangerKIds Grant Program awarded 146 grants to schools across the country. Projects funded ranged from modernizing literature and libraries to purchasing adaptive and more inclusive equipment. The average grant award was $1,096. |
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Recommendation
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The superintendent recommends that the School Board accept the donation of $3,976 from TangerKids Grant Program to support project-based learning at the ACHS International Academy. |
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Approvals:
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Recommended By: |
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Julia Burgos - Chief of School and Community Relations |
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Signed By: |
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Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt - Superintendent |
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Vote Results:
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| Original Motion | | Member Kelly Carmichael Booz Moved, Member Meagan L. Alderton seconded to approve the Original motion 'The superintendent recommends that the School Board accept the donation of $3,976 from TangerKids Grant Program to support project-based learning at the ACHS International Academy.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 8 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 8 - 0 | | | | | Meagan L. Alderton | Yes | | Jacinta Greene | Yes | | Dr. Michelle Rief | Yes | | Kelly Carmichael Booz | Yes | | Tammy Ignacio | Yes | | Abdel-Rahman Elnoubi | Yes | | Dr. Ashley Simpson Baird | Yes | | Tim Beaty | Yes | |
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